The 'Right to Repair' Movement Has a Point, but Consumers Should Read the Warranty Fine Print First

The 'right to repair' movement has a point, but consumers should read the warranty fine print first

The "right to repair" movement is gaining steam as consumers push corporations to offer them more freedom to fix products—from cars to dishwashers to toys.

The ‘right to repair’ movement has a point, but consumers should read the warranty fine print first

A recent settlement with farm equipment manufacturer John Deere made it easier for farmers to repair machines on their own, a win for the 'right to repair' movement. AP Photo/John LocherThe “right to repair” movement is gaining steam as consumers push corporations to offer them more freedom to fix products – from cars to dishwashers to toys. In April 2026, farm equipment maker Deere & Co. inked a US$99 million settlement in a class action suit o…